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 | Conservative denominations and traditions tend to interpret Scripture passages as forbidding abortion. |
| Liberal faith groups tend to see the Scriptures as either saying nothing about abortion, or allowing it. |
| Mainline groups tend to be in conflict over the topic. |
| Secular groups tend to derive their beliefs about abortion from sources other than religious texts. |
Topics covered in this section:
| Introduction: "The key question." What a
policy statement should include |
| Policy statements by religious groups:
American Baptists to Roman Catholics |
| Policy statements by religious groups:
Salvation Army to United Methodists |
| Policy statements by secular and ethical/spiritual groups |
Other information sources:
| Mark Ellingsen, "The Church and Abortion: Signs of Consensus," at: http://www.religion-online.org/ |
| "We Affirm! National Religious Organizations Support Reproductive Choice," at: http://www.rcrc.org/religion/weaffirm/affirm.html |
| Paul D. Simmons, "Personhood, the Bible, and the Abortion Debate," at: http://www.rcrc.org/religion/es3/es3.html |
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Home page > "Hot" topics > Abortion > Religious aspects > here |
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or: Home page > Christianity > Bible themes > here |
Copyright © 2001 and 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
Tolerance
Originally written: 2001-NOV-16-
Latest update: 2007-MAY-18
Author: B.A. Robinson
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